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Going, Going, Gone
Story and photographs
by Lynn Kutter
ENTERPRISE-LEADER
FAYETTEVILLE — Excite-
ment filled the air in the
Livestock Arena on Aug. 23
as businesses, organizations,
parents, grandparents and
others raised their paddles
to purchase 133 animals
during the 2018 junior live-
stock premium auction held
at Washington County Fair-
grounds.
"Every year this continues
to grow," said Cheryl West,
who serves on the Wash-
ington County Fair Board of
Directors.
In 2017, $128,000 was
raised at the auction but
then as additional dona-
t i o n s c a m e i n , c a l l e d
"add-ons," the total grew to
$187,000.
T h e 2 0 1 8 l i v e s t o c k
auction raised $1 33,000
following three hours of
sales but West expects to
exceed last year's total as
additional dollars are given
to help out local youth with
their animal projects.
Businesses and individu-
als bid hundreds and some-
times thousands of dollars to
support the livestock proj-
ects and make it possible
for members of 4-H clubs,
FFA, and other agricultural
organizations to learn about
raising cattle, hogs, sheep
and goats. The junior partic-
ipants are allowed to keep
their animals and use the
money to recoup expenses,
start all over again for next
year's fair or save the money
in a college fund.
The top sales this year
included $4,000 for a market
lamb shown by Addison
Harlow, $4,000 for a market
steer shown by Abigail
Norsworthy and $3,900 for
a commercial beef heifer
shown by Paul Cole.
"We're amazed every
year just how generous the
people are in this county,"
West said. "These people
provide great opportunities
for our kids."
Market Steers
Caden Burden — Hogeye 4-H
Katelynn Horn — Farmington FFA
Kale Skogen — Winslow 4-H, Vet Science 4-H
Gunner Kelly — Prairie Grove FFA Abigail Norsworthy — Farmington FFA Isabella Norsworthy — Farmington FFA
Kaci Bickford — Goin' Showin' 4-H Brie Rochier — Prairie Grove FFA, Prairie Grove 4-H
Whitney Walker — Prairie Grove FFA, Bethel Grove 4-H
Grand Champion
Fayth Horn — Goin' Showin' 4-H
Kelton Center — West Fork FFA
Lexi Peoples — Prairie Grove FFA
Reserve Grand Champion
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION RAISES THOUSANDS
"We're amazed every year just how
generous the people are in this county.
These people provide great opportunities
for our kids."
Cheryl West
Washington County Fair Board Of Directors